Our concern with the Cadillac --all GMs in fact-- is past reliability performance. GM seems to be turning things around, but we're still thinking twice before plunking down almost $40k for a car made by GM. We hope independent testers prove that these cars are being built better.*

Now, Cadillac, it's time to update the other sedans to look as cool as the CTS. The DTS? Please. Even you don't like it.

We're aware that it takes a few years to see if GM has turned it around as far as reliability goes. We're really hoping they have.

Thursday, January 18, 2007

AutoWeek reports: CTS Renaissance. We've never been fans of the smaller Cadillacs. They seemed... no, they were ass. Re-badged, shitboxes they were. So when the Catera came out, we took another look (OK, we were staring at what's her name's legs... mercy!) and it was the same as before. And, therefore, we dismissed the CTS as soon as it came out. You'da done the same!

Anyway, kudos to Cadillac for kicking our arses with the 2008 CTS (it's sweet). If Cadillac can get use the same magic on its big cars (which are total snores right now) maybe the brand can give the Japanese a run for the money.

The pic of the CTS in the article is total ass. It makes the car look short and fat. And while we're personally hoping that's appealing to Alison Krauss, it's really not appealing in a car. Oh, that's a snap of the 2008 Cadillac CTS. We'd recommend skipping the '07 model and grab the '08 once it's out. It's far, far superior. Where's the snap? Eh, Typepad is fucking up right now and making the image all FUBAR'd. Go Typepad!

Tuesday, November 14, 2006

AutoWeek reports: Backlash. Tell us that's not the first thing you saw when you clicked through? OK, we planted the idea in your head, but we swear that C-Class looks like a Caddy to us. It's probably the grill or where the emblem goes. Or something. Anyway, we hate the C-Class. Mercedes aren't meant to be small and affordable. So cut it out already!

We have hopes the new CTS (2008) begins to turn some heads, but Flint doesn't think it'll be enough to make a difference. If that's true, we can't see a glorious future for Cadillac. Which is too bad because Cadillac's reputation still represents luxury even if that isn't the case anymore. Which means GM, again, ruined another brand.*

Monday, October 09, 2006

Autoblog reports: Directions no charge: Cadillac offering nav systems for free. We hate Cadillac. Well, not rea... no, we do. That's how it goes in our head. Cadillac is slowly growing on us as they continue to update their exterior designs and hint at what the future interior designs will be. And now it's beginning to understand that its cars should come with every doo-dad as part of the price. The only option when buying a Cadillac should be summed up as, "What color?" This is a smart move, and we hope to see Caddy's sales go even higher.

The biggest mistake Cadillac made was trying to offer a car in every price point. Cadillac, you're a luxury division, it's OK if people can't afford your cars. And focus on besting Lexus, not Mercedes. Keep Lexus in your crosshairs, no one else. Sure, Mercedes has the cachet that Lexus will probably never, ever have, but you, Cadillac, already have that. Focus on building a car that is incredibly well put together. Make big four-door sedans with doors opening the correct way (suicide style, thankyouverymuch), with leather that no one else can get. With sound proofing that even a car honking next to your window is silent. Make a luxury car that people don't want to drive, but be driven in. That's a Cadillac.

Friday, June 16, 2006

Autoblog reports: Cadillac BLS a bust in Europe? Is anyone surprised by this? Let's check: nope. No one. It's a Saab 9-3! And as a Saab 9-3 it's pretty good, but as a Cadillac, it's only eh. Actually, it's lower than "eh," it's lame. Now, according to Autoblog, it's been well-received by the European press, but you know the European press—throw 'em some beers and hotdogs and they'll pretty much like anythi... oh, that's us, isn't it? Man, (burble, burble, burble, munch, munch, munch) this Caddy BLS is pretty darned sweet.